Jo C
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As the title says really. Having met KatieJaye at Harolds Park on Sat just wondered if any other HHO'ers are going to be out and about. I am there on Sat.
Anyone going to BD at Towerlands this weekend?
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Ferdinase514
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Would love to come and meet you but am doing RC dressage at Norton Heath.
I think my next one will be Epping Forest Dressage Group @ Woodlands on the 19th. Making myself do Novice from now on!
I think my next one will be Epping Forest Dressage Group @ Woodlands on the 19th. Making myself do Novice from now on!
katiejaye
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I won't be out this wkend but am looking to do some dressage at Towerlands soon as you said it's really nice there so I will def see you there in the near future. Now I know what you look like it will be easier to come and say hello!
Jo C
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Most of theirs seem to be during the week but the odd one is at the weekend. You must def come and say hello next time.
katiejaye
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do either of you ever venture to Herts? Patchetts is lovely for BD, I really recommend it
Ferdinase514
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I would also like to go to Towerlands, been for other things but not to compete, but like you said mostly during the week
Went to Patchetts for Regionals in Feb...had hideously early time of 7.50am. Finni's sails were going round in the wind and rain and had to retire half way thorugh test, after an unplanned gallop across the long diagonal! oopps
May venture there again though over winter as they have quite a lot on. Are you near there?
Went to Patchetts for Regionals in Feb...had hideously early time of 7.50am. Finni's sails were going round in the wind and rain and had to retire half way thorugh test, after an unplanned gallop across the long diagonal! oopps
May venture there again though over winter as they have quite a lot on. Are you near there?
Jo C
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I haven't so far as I think we are a bit spoilt round here, I have Norton Heath, Towerlands and Bluegate Hall Farm all within about 40 mins drive. There is also Wix which is a lovely venue. I will probably do Patchetts at some point though.
Ferdinase514
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Where abouts are you JoC?
I haven't been to Bluegate or Wix yet, not sure how far they are from me (Upminster).
I haven't been to Bluegate or Wix yet, not sure how far they are from me (Upminster).
katiejaye
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Yes I'm 10mins down the road from Patchetts so it's my local. I used to stable Louis and my old boy there many moons ago. It always so well run and they have such great arenas and surfaces. Nice shop and restaurant too...very yummy chips! Let me know if/when you come and we'll pop down and say hello
Jo C
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Just outside Chelmsford (West). Not sure how long that would take either for you , Wix is a bit of a trek but is a lovely place.
Bananaman
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Hi, yes I'm going but on Sunday I'm afraid, not Saturday.
Sorry we won't meet, maybe next time? Good luck for Sat.
Sorry we won't meet, maybe next time? Good luck for Sat.
Quarrybank
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Hiya,
I'll be there Sunday too. Doing the 2 novices, so I'll look out for you. I've also just entered Epping Forest, which will be my last one before Xmas.
re other venues - I tend to be spoilt too. I go to Norton Heath, Towerlands, Harolds Park & Bluegates mostly, but also venture to Wix, Patchetts (Did my winter regionals there too & it poured with rain all day!) & Oldencraig (Lovely venue..... v posh!) Not bad really, as they are all no more than an hour to get too.
I hope to see some of you all out & about. I only started Affiliated summer 2005 & I'm already hooked!!
I'll be there Sunday too. Doing the 2 novices, so I'll look out for you. I've also just entered Epping Forest, which will be my last one before Xmas.
re other venues - I tend to be spoilt too. I go to Norton Heath, Towerlands, Harolds Park & Bluegates mostly, but also venture to Wix, Patchetts (Did my winter regionals there too & it poured with rain all day!) & Oldencraig (Lovely venue..... v posh!) Not bad really, as they are all no more than an hour to get too.
I hope to see some of you all out & about. I only started Affiliated summer 2005 & I'm already hooked!!
Ferdinase514
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It would be nice to meet up so I will keep you all posted where Finni and I are going.
Quarrybank, which classes are you doing at Epping?
Quarrybank, which classes are you doing at Epping?
Bananaman
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Do come and say Hi, if you've time Quarrybank.
We'll probably be in our jackets that have 'Team Torrent' on them............ No, we're not that posh, it's very tongue in cheek!
You're very lucky re. venues in Essex. Up here in Norfolk there is nothing at all for me now
. The closest is Fenning Farm, Soham at 1hr 20 mins, and that is on the market.
Manor Farm, Huntingdon is another 'local' at 1hr 45 mins. otherwise it's Towerlands,Wix, Keysoe, Sheepgate or Addington, all at 2hrs or 2hrs 15 mins.
In Norfolk itself there is only the ILPH and they normally only run Novices, Elementaries and the occassional Medium. Suffolk is better provided for with Geldeston,although summer only I think,Orwell, Kembrooke Kennels and in the winter, Earlsway.
Never mind, I'll be spoilt for choice in 3years time when Spider comes out under saddle!
We'll probably be in our jackets that have 'Team Torrent' on them............ No, we're not that posh, it's very tongue in cheek!
You're very lucky re. venues in Essex. Up here in Norfolk there is nothing at all for me now
In Norfolk itself there is only the ILPH and they normally only run Novices, Elementaries and the occassional Medium. Suffolk is better provided for with Geldeston,although summer only I think,Orwell, Kembrooke Kennels and in the winter, Earlsway.
Never mind, I'll be spoilt for choice in 3years time when Spider comes out under saddle!
Jo C
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Never mind I'm sure we'll meet up soon. Good luck on Sun!
Quarrybank
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FinnMcCoul -I'm doing the 2 novices at Epping. How about you?
Bananaman - Which classes are you doing sunday? V spooky as I also have a Spider pony! A 4 year old who I'm hoping to event next year but will prob start to do some prelims in the new year. How old is your Spider?
Bananaman - Which classes are you doing sunday? V spooky as I also have a Spider pony! A 4 year old who I'm hoping to event next year but will prob start to do some prelims in the new year. How old is your Spider?
Twiglet
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Finn McCoul, Wix takes just less than an hour from M25/A12 junction......very straight run all the way though so feels much quicker. Lovely venue, very relaxed and well run, I love competing there.
We are very spoiled in Essex, definitely!! There's really never a shortage of things to do and places to go.
We are very spoiled in Essex, definitely!! There's really never a shortage of things to do and places to go.
Ferdinase514
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Quarrybank...Was planning just the Novice 32 as am as skint as a skint thing from skint-land!
Hello 2310, haven't seen you for ages
How are things?
Perhaps I will try Wix then. I would rather drive for an hour on big rounds than do the nightmare 40 min trip on little A & B roads to Norton Heath!
Bananaman...and Spiderman?!
Hello 2310, haven't seen you for ages
Perhaps I will try Wix then. I would rather drive for an hour on big rounds than do the nightmare 40 min trip on little A & B roads to Norton Heath!
Bananaman...and Spiderman?!
Twiglet
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Hey, I'm good thanks - looks like you've been busy!
I've had boring work exams so not got a lot of riding or HHO surfing done, but have passed now so getting back into the swing of things. Hoping to do some stressage soon-ish.
Wix is straight up A12, then on to A120 (towards Clacton), very easy journey normally. Lovely big indoor schools for warm up and tests.
They've got a fab farm ride and cross country course there which is open for hire.
I've had boring work exams so not got a lot of riding or HHO surfing done, but have passed now so getting back into the swing of things. Hoping to do some stressage soon-ish.
Wix is straight up A12, then on to A120 (towards Clacton), very easy journey normally. Lovely big indoor schools for warm up and tests.
They've got a fab farm ride and cross country course there which is open for hire.
Ferdinase514
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Oooh sounds good.
Congratulations with the exams! OH is studyig for his Anaesthetic exams at mo, so I can sympathise as he is having no fun at all!
Congratulations with the exams! OH is studyig for his Anaesthetic exams at mo, so I can sympathise as he is having no fun at all!
Bananaman
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That is spooky! My Spider is only a yearling atm so a way behind yours. He's the coloured in my sig.
I'm doing the PSG. It's not a qualifier for anything but it's been a couple of months since we last competed so I wanted to just get out from time to time through the winter so we don't get rusty.
Which classes are you doing?
I'm doing the PSG. It's not a qualifier for anything but it's been a couple of months since we last competed so I wanted to just get out from time to time through the winter so we don't get rusty.
Which classes are you doing?
Bananaman
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PMSL!!!!!!!!!! Perhaps I'll have to change my user name?
I chose my current one because my horse Henry, loves bananas, so earnt the nickname Bananaman!
I chose my current one because my horse Henry, loves bananas, so earnt the nickname Bananaman!
Quarrybank
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I'm in the Novices so I prob wont see you then but good luck.
My Spider is also a piebald, but has more white on him than your boy. He went to his first ever dressage (unaffl) show on Sunday & came 3rd, so v pleased with him.
I'll try & post a picture of my 2 boys when I get a chance. If my limited computer skills let me!!!
My Spider is also a piebald, but has more white on him than your boy. He went to his first ever dressage (unaffl) show on Sunday & came 3rd, so v pleased with him.
I'll try & post a picture of my 2 boys when I get a chance. If my limited computer skills let me!!!
Ferdinase514
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I thought it was deliberate! Some kind of childhood cartoon super hero theme...